Vent-A-Hood Owners - Is Your 22 Gauge Rangehood too thin?
vivi68
12 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (10)
elyash
12 years agoantiquesilver
12 years agoRelated Discussions
How low can you go...vent hood to range top, that is?
Comments (11)Sahmmy, no offense, that is why we have boards, so people can exchange their ideas. Actually, the 22 inch height is fine for seeing into pots, I have no trouble using tall stock pots, though mostly I use a turbo pot for boiling water for pasta, and it works fine, though some of the steam does go straight up and does not get captured by the vent. I don't have any problem flipping french toast, though I am not all that great about pancakes - sometimes the outer edge of the one being flipped falls on the top of one of the pancakes on the griddle, but I am pretty sure that is because it is so cramped on the aftermarket griddle, and I make big pancakes. I am certain the height of the vent hood plays no role. I am usually pretty good on safety. It is a Viking hood, and I installed it when I got a Viking dual fuel with open burners - I have not gone back and looked at those installation instructions, but in Googling a Viking installation manual it says " Wall cabinets above the range must be a minimum of 36â (91.4 cm) for open top burners and a minimum of 42â (106.7 cm) for sealed burner models above the range cooking surface for the full width of the range. This minimum height requirement does not apply if a rangehood is installed over the cooking surface." In the manual, the word not is underlined, so it seems pretty clear to me, they didn't see a safety problem. The vent hood is 10 inches high, so the bottom of the cabinet is 32 inches above the grate. I haven't noticed the top of the vent hood ever getting warm to the touch, so I don't think there is any real fire hazard. While I don't like bending over to switch on and off the lights, if I had to do it over again, I would at most raise it an inch or two, I still love that cabinet over the vent hood, just used it tonight....See MoreCapital Culinarian Rangetop - 3 Year Owner Review
Comments (57)Hey Shaotung Mommy, It's a great idea to the get the big blower -- I have a 1400 CFM blower mounted on my roof and it works great. With the blower on it will not heat up your kitchen. Remember to make sure the construction crew avoid sharp turns or too many turns in the blower ductwork. I think I used 10" round duct. If you have upper cabinets make sure they are set back 3" from the sides of the cooktop, so you will have 36 + 3 + 3 = 42" between your upper cabinets, and your range hood should be 42" wide to catch smoke billowing up from the woks. Also make sure the range hood has adequate depth to catch the smoke and heat from the front burners (woks on the front burner probably will extend past the front edge of the cooktop). Most stock range hoods are too shallow for these powerful cooktops. The hood height above the floor and cooktop... I used a piece of foamboard to determine how high I wanted mine. Obviously you want it as close to the cooktop as possible but it needs to be high enough to keep you from banging your head. I've had only one person bump their head on the hood. It didn't draw blood but they didn't do it a second time! The last issue is the make-up air. With a 1400 CFM blower the air has to come from somewhere or it won't be very effective. I was not able to come up with a good make-up air solution so I need to open windows when I turn on the vent fan/blower. It is cold in the winter here near DC, but it will depend on where you are located. I hope you have a window or two in your kitchen, or a doorway to another room where you can open windows. Enjoy! Billy...See More16 vs 18 gauge stainless steel sinks--what's the difference???
Comments (39)"Can anyone who has a 16 gauge sink comment on whether it flexes when you push the bottom of it? i have an 18 gauge sink and it flexes a bit." It isn't the gauge of the steel; your sink is improperly mounted. It's probably a double bowl with no stanchion between the bowls and it's probably clipped or blocked in place. A strapped 20 gauge double bowl sink cannot budge as that would defy the laws of physics. If your sink is flexing, it's leaking. If it's leaking, it's unsanitary, creating bug habitat, and endangering any reinforcement rods in your top....See MoreStainless Steel Backsplash - Screwed or Glued? Help!
Comments (11)I am happy with my Vent A Hood, however I also came from a situation where I have never before had an outside vented, dedicated exhaust. I have always had an over the range, recirculating microwave/vent in the past. Anything would be an improvement! Noise, has not been a problem. I usually run it on low and that is adequate for our cooking needs. It is only slightly louder than the cooling fan on my Berta range. We are also not big fryers or wok people, so it has not gotten very dirty since it was installed in November/December. My husband is the one who handles the "heavy duty" cleaning and has not complained about it the one time he did it. We usually are boiling water for pasta, or doing light sauteing and the hood does a good job removing steam and odors. Because I knew I wanted the wood surround and my cabinet provider sizes their hoods to work specifically with Vent A Hood, that is how we made our decision. I would have investigated other choices, but we didn't want to have to make modifications to the wood surround and wanted the easiest installation possible due to DH doing all the work himself! While there might be better options out there, Vent A Hood worked aesthetically for me and for our limited ventilation needs, it is more than adequate. If you have a different or more unique cooking style, you might feel differently!...See Moreclinresga
12 years agovivi68
12 years agoantiquesilver
12 years agovivi68
12 years agoTrevor Lawson (Eurostoves Inc)
12 years agokaseki
12 years agokaseki
12 years ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN DESIGNHow to Find the Right Range for Your Kitchen
Range style is mostly a matter of personal taste. This full course of possibilities can help you find the right appliance to match yours
Full StoryMOST POPULAR8 Little Remodeling Touches That Make a Big Difference
Make your life easier while making your home nicer, with these design details you'll really appreciate
Full StoryHOUZZ CALLShow Us the Best Kitchen in the Land
The Hardworking Home: We want to see why the kitchen is the heart of the home
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGHow to Clean Your Range and Oven
Experts serve up advice on caring for these kitchen appliances, which work extra hard during the holidays
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Remodel Costs: 3 Budgets, 3 Kitchens
What you can expect from a kitchen remodel with a budget from $20,000 to $100,000
Full StoryKITCHEN OF THE WEEKKitchen of the Week: Fans of Traditional Style Go For a ‘Mad Men’ Look
The TV show inspires a couple to turn their back on the style they knew and embrace a more fun and funkier vibe in their kitchen
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNTrick Out Your Kitchen Backsplash for Storage and More
Free up countertop space and keep often-used items handy by making your backsplash more resourceful
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESHouzz Tour: Turning a ’50s Ranch Into a Craftsman Bungalow
With a new second story and remodeled rooms, this Maryland home has plenty of space for family and friends
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNStandouts From the 2014 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Check out the latest and greatest in sinks, ovens, countertop materials and more
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESFrom the Pros: 8 Reasons Kitchen Renovations Go Over Budget
We asked kitchen designers to tell us the most common budget-busters they see
Full Story
Trevor Lawson (Eurostoves Inc)